The first-ever Neurodiversity Celebration Initiative event, created by Roadmap Writers, will take place on April 30 and May 1 in honor of Neurodiversity Celebration Month. The two-part series highlights neurodivergent voices and experiences in Hollywood.
Panels feature screenwriters – including success stories from Roadmap Writers (authors represented through Roadmap services), managers and producers – and offer participants a unique opportunity to explore the neurodivergent experience from a variety of perspectives. Topics covered include the state of neurodivergent representation, writing and networking tips, and how to be an ally.
Raina Pratto, writer/director and head of digital marketing at Roadmap Writers, said: “We have several neurodivergent people on our staff and on our social media committee, so this is something we are constantly navigating as part of our mission “To bridge the gap for writers who have scripts but could use help pitching and networking, we want to make sure we are inclusive in our approach.”
Below you will find the panels from the two-day event:
Day 1 – Writing with Neurodivergence
Appointment time: Tuesday, April 30, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. PT on Zoom.
Description: Join writer/director Raina Pratto (Off The Clock on KTLA) in a conversation with screenwriters at different stages of their careers on topics such as the state of neurodivergent representation in Hollywood, writing neurodiverse characters/themes, and tips for writing habits/”anti” routines.
Day 2 – Connecting with Neurodivergence
Appointment time: Wednesday, May 1, 5:00pm – 6:30pm PT on Zoom.
Description: Join writer/director Raina Pratto in conversation with writers, agents, and producers on topics such as “Navigating Hollywood Interpersonal Relationships,” “Dealing with Rejection,” “Find Your Network,” and “Pitching Your POV.”
Panelist: Jezz Chung (author of This path to change: a gentle guide to personal transformation and collective liberation Author); Jacob Hayman (Citizen Skull Literary Manager); Sam Schifrien (co-founder/producer of Cedar 93), Aadip Desai (The Goldbergs) and roadmap writer success story author; Roadmap writing success story duo Noa Aimee and Pandora Tysdale (represented by Navigation Media Group); Megan Lee, Roadmap Access Program Coordinator; Roadmaps Head of Twitter author Gabriel Theis (represented by Industry Entertainment); Author Matt Foss (Lone wolves) and the writer Nerris Nevarez-Nassiri.
Register for these free panels at https://www.roadmapwriters.com/products/neurodiversity-celebration-panels